Acosta-Bas C, Pére X, García R

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ABSTRACT

A seroepidemiological study of 207 pregnant women living in Marianao, Havana City, was carried out with the purpose of measuring concentrations and seroconversions of Toxoplasma gondii anti- IgG antibodies. 60.3% of the pregnant women appeared to be positive to T. gondii. In 24.6% of the positive ones specific antibody concentrations higher than 100 IU/mL were reported. This study underlines the necessity of considering some important issues concerning these parasitic infections within the National Antenatal Program.

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